Black Hawk College ID Number
Students accepted for admission are assigned a BHC ID number. Use of this ID helps safeguard the security and confidentiality of personal information. The ID number assists with obtaining available services at the College. Students may access their ID on the myBHC web portal, which is available to all students at mybhc.bhc.edu. All students are sent a letter with login instructions.
Catalog Disclaimer
This Catalog is effective August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. This catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Black Hawk College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate at the time of printing. However, the College reserves the right to change, modify, or alter without notice all fees, charges, tuition, expenses, and costs of any kind and further reserves the right to add or delete without notice any course offering or information contained in this catalog, including the rules controlling admission to, instruction in, and graduation from College or its various divisions. Such changes become effective whenever the College deems necessary and apply not only to prospective students but also to those currently enrolled. A rolling catalog addendum will be published on the college website until all changes can be incorporated into the next academic year catalog.
Governance
Black Hawk College operates at two primary campuses, one located in the Quad Cities and one located near Galva, and at a number of additional instructional centers throughout the District. The College operates under the guidelines of the Illinois Community College Board and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and adheres to Federal and State Civil Rights Laws, including Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. The responsibility for the governance, administration and operation of Black Hawk College is vested in the elected Board of Trustees of Community College District 503. The Board of Trustees delegates responsibility to the administration, faculty and staff for the practices and procedures which accomplish the mission of the College.
myBHC
Black Hawk College’s web portal may be accessed at myBHC.bhc.edu and/or downloaded for free from Android or Apple app store. It provides a secure, convenient method for students to obtain information via the Web or a mobile app. myBHC is the means by which important College information and services will be provided, including registration and payment. Students may:
- View their ID number.
- View their overall schedule of courses.
- Register for their classes (add or drop classes, check registration status, view class schedules).
- View account balances.
- Make electronic payments.
- Access information about their courses.
- Access their online courses in Canvas.
- Access Library online research resources.
- View their student records (academic holds, placement test scores, past grades, unofficial academic transcript).
- View financial aid information (eligibility requirements and financial aid award information).
- View their 1098-T tax documents.
- Receive College notifications.
- Send/receive e-mail from their College e-mail address.
- Perform their own degree audit.
- View their advisor information and sign up for advising sessions.
- Sign up for text/e-mail notification of College closing due to weather and other emergency alerts.
- Access the National Student Clearinghouse’s Self-Service to print official enrollment and/or good student discount certificates, view student loan deferments and order or track a transcript.
Student Email Accounts
Students at Black Hawk College are assigned an e-mail account. This account is the primary mode of communication between the College and students. Student account billing is sent to students using the myBHC college email accounts. A student’s e-mail account is available through the myBHC web portal, where student identity is verified by logging in. A student’s email address is available for use until the student has been separated from Black Hawk College for two years.
Technology Requirements for Online Learning
It is the College’s intent to assist students and prepare them for their coursework at Black Hawk College. Therefore, minimum technology requirements have been established for those students who are studying in an online environment. These requirements are in effect for all Black Hawk College online students and may be updated at any time.
Computer Requirements
- Hardware
- Students must primarily use a desktop computer or laptop (Windows PC or Mac).
- Google Chromebooks are not fully compatible with some required software and therefore cannot be used for all online classes.
- Online classes cannot be completed on a smartphone or tablet, but they can be used as a secondary means of communication by using the Canvas Mobile App.
- Minimum Screen Size
Windows OS: 1280 x 768
macOS: 1280 x 800
To view Canvas on a device with a smaller screen, the Canvas mobile app is recommended.
- Operating System:
Windows PC: Windows 8.1 or higher
Mac: OSX 10.10 or higher
- RAM
Windows OS: 4 GB RAM; 2 GB RAM (32-bit)
macOS: 4 GB RAM
- Processor
Windows: 2.0 GHz processor
macOS: Intel
- High-Speed Internet Connection: Do not rely on public wi-fi or dial-up access.
- Supported Web Browsers: Be sure you have the latest version of your favorite web-browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge.
- Word processing software: Most courses require word-processing such as MS Word and the ability to save files as .docx, .doc, .rtf or .pdf.
- Canvas Mobile App
Android: Version 5.0 or later
iOS: One of the two most recent versions.
Microphone & Speakers
- Some courses will require a microphone to use with Canvas Conferences, Zoom.us or web proctoring. Some webcams and laptops have microphones already built in, but if not, students may need to purchase a web cam or microphone.
- Headphone/earbuds/speakers for listening.
- A webcam/camera capable of video web conferencing or recording speeches.
For Exams & Testing
Some courses require students to take exams using monitored online using Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB)/ Respondus Monitor which is BHC’s web proctoring tool.
- Webcam with microphone.
- High speed/broadband internet connection.
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Affirmative Action
Black Hawk College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of its educational programs as specified by State and Federal laws and regulations.
The coordinator for compliance is Vincent Luley, 309-796-5225 (e-mail: luleyv@bhc.edu).
Freedom of Information Act
Black Hawk College has established a “Freedom of Information Act” center at each campus location, providing the public with the opportunity to request information on many facets of College activity. Forms are provided for submission of requests, and prompt response and processing is assured by full compliance with the Freedom of Information legislation enacted by the state of Illinois in 1984. Please visit www.bhc.edu/foia or contact the Marketing and Public Relations Office for more information.
Student Right to Know
Graduation and Transfer Rates For information regarding completion rates, contact the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Department on the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 1, or visit www.bhc.edu/planning.
Campus Security Act For information, contact the Campus Police Office on the Quad-Cities Campus in Building 3, Room 315. (This information is published in compliance with Public Law 101-542.) Additional information is available online at www.bhc.edu/studentrighttoknow
Religious Observances Act
Black Hawk College complies with the University Religious Observances Act (110 ILCS 110) which prohibits Illinois public institutions of higher education from discriminating against students for observing religious holidays in regard to admissions, class attendance, scheduling of examinations and work. In order to obtain a reasonable accommodation, students must notify their instructor well in advance of any absence for religious reasons. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding religious observances. A student who believes that he or she has been unreasonably denied an educational benefit due to his or her religious belief or practices may seek redress, if the grievance is not resolved with the professor of the class, from the department chair, the appropriate Academic Dean, and the Vice President for Student Services. Under the Act, “religious observance” or “religious practice” includes all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief.
Nondiscrimination
Black Hawk College does not discriminate in its education programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, political activities and affiliations, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Specifically, Title IX/SaVE requires the College not to discriminate on the basis of gender/sex in its education programs and activities. Gender/sex harassment, including gender/sex violence, is a form of prohibited gender/sex discrimination. Examples of covered acts are found in the College’s policies in the Student Resources section of this catalog.
Title IX/SaVE
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. To ensure compliance with Title IX, SaVE and other federal and state civil rights laws, the College has developed policies and procedures that prohibit sex discrimination in all of its forms. Black Hawk College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. This policy extends to employment with and admission to the College. The following people are designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Thomas Reagan
Title IX Coordinator / Coordinator of Veterans Services
6600 34th Avenue
Building 4/Room 118
Moline, IL 61265
Phone: 309-796-5051
E-Mail: TitleIXconcerns@bhc.edu
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Violations under Title IX/SaVE may be reported to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), United States Department of Education, Washington DC 20202, and/or a criminal complaint with local law enforcement.
Dissemination of the Policy, Educational Programs, and Employee Training
The College’s policy is disseminated through the Black Hawk College academic catalog, provided to the College community online through the College website and other appropriate channels of communication. New and current students will be provided with educational materials to promote familiarity with policies. Newly hired employees and current employees responsible for reporting sexual misconduct will be provided with training. Furthermore, annual training will be provided to investigators and hearing officers.
The educational programs and employee training provide ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns that also identifies safe and positive options for bystander intervention that may be carried out by an individual to prevent harm or intervene when there is a risk of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking against a person other than such bystander. Additionally, information is provided on risk reduction so that students, faculty/staff may recognize warning signs at www.bhc.edu/reportmisconduct.
Misrepresentation of Identity
Identity theft can include any misrepresentation, theft, or misuse of a person’s identity for any purpose. Theft of another person’s identity, whether living or deceased, is not only a violation of Black Hawk College policy, but may also constitute a criminal offense under federal and state law. The College may deny or rescind admission to any student for failure to authenticate his or her identity, or for engaging in identity theft for fraudulent purposes.
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